Storing RO/DI water

[WMCWINGS186]

What is the proper way to store RO/DI water? I made up a batch in my Brute 32 gallon can and after a few days it started smelling sour. I poured it out and scrubbed the can and sure enough it had a very fine layer of scum on the walls. Algae maybe???

Thanks

 

[griss]

What is the proper way to store RO/DI water? I made up a batch in my Brute 32 gallon can and after a few days it started smelling sour. I poured it out and scrubbed the can and sure enough it had a very fine layer of scum on the walls. Algae maybe???

Thanks

More likely bacteria than algae. I store mine in a Brute trashcan as well. Mine is in the basement and it never smells sour. I only have to clean it once or twice a year.

 

[kfisc]

Any chance sunlight is hitting it?

 

[WMCWINGS186]

Any chance sunlight is hitting it?

No. Keeping it in the pantry, with the lid on. Maybe no lid?? Would be safe to wash it out with a dilute bleach solution followed by a thorough rinse and air dry in the sun?

 

[griss]

No. Keeping it in the pantry, with the lid on. Maybe no lid?? Would be safe to wash it out with a dilute bleach solution followed by a thorough rinse and air dry in the sun?

I keep the lid on mine so. When I do clean mine, I use bleach and then just rinse really well.

 

[Reefing102]

Do you have a pump keeping it moving? I found mine stinks if it doesn’t stay circulated.

 

[kfisc]

Also: Do your RODI filters/membrane need to be replaced?